Footballer Mapi Léon receives a two-match ban for seemingly making contact with an opponent's private area.
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bloody hell, it seems like Barcelona Femení's star player Mapi León found herself in a heated pickle recently. In the midst of a fiery Barcelona derby on February 9, she received a two-match ban from the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) for a moment of questionable judgment.
León and Espanyol defender Daniela Caracas were engaged in a tussle in the penalty area during the 15th minute when the incident occurred. The FC Barcelona player was accused of making an... ahem intimate gesture towards her opponent.
In a statement, Liga F, Spain's top division for women's football, announced the decision, saying, "The FC Barcelona player, Mapi León, has been banned for two matches by the RFEF competition committee." They further added that they wouldn't be commenting any further on the matter.
Due to her suspension, León missed Barça's 5-1 win over Sevilla on Wednesday and their 6-0 victory over Atlético Madrid on Sunday. Our team at CNN has reached out to Barcelona, Espanyol, and RFEF for their thoughts on the situation.
After the incident, León stated that there was no contact with Caracas' private parts and no intention to do so. However, Espanyol released a statement the day following the match, expressing concern over the violation of their player's intimacy.
The derby ultimately ended in a 2-0 victory for Barça, but the aftermath has left León and her team in hot water. With over 50 caps for the Spanish national team, León is a crucial player for Barcelona, boasting an impressive career with five league titles and three Women's Champions Leagues under her belt.
[1] The ban was granted based on the RFEF's guidelines concerning contact, intent, and the consequences of such actions in a football match. [2] The decision was meditated upon after considering the player's interpretation, forcefulness, and potentially offensive nature of the act.
- Mapi León, the star player of Barcelona Femení, has been suspended from two upcoming matches due to a controversial incident in a recent Barcelona derby, where she was accused of making an intimate gesture towards her opponent.
- This incident occurred during a football match between FC Barcelona and Espanyol, where Mapi León was playing for the former team.
- Sevilla and Atletico Madrid were among the teams that León missed due to her suspension, as she was banned from playing in the 5-1 win over Sevilla and the 6-0 victory over Atletico Madrid.
- The European leagues and Laliga have been closely following the situation, as Mapi León's actions were deemed to have violated the RFEF's guidelines regarding contact, intent, and the consequences of such actions in a sporting event.
- Despite León's claim that there was no contact with Caracas' private parts and no intention to do so, Espanyol expressed concern over the violation of their player's intimacy.
